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What percentage of the Earth's water is classified as saltwater?
What percentage of the Earth's water is classified as saltwater?
Hydrology is the study of the atmosphere.
Hydrology is the study of the atmosphere.
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What are the three main sources of water on Earth?
What are the three main sources of water on Earth?
Atmospheric water, surface water, subsurface water
The __________ layer of the atmosphere is where weather phenomena occur.
The __________ layer of the atmosphere is where weather phenomena occur.
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Which statement about water vapor is true?
Which statement about water vapor is true?
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Match the layers of the atmosphere with their primary characteristics:
Match the layers of the atmosphere with their primary characteristics:
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Freshwater constitutes the majority of Earth's water resources.
Freshwater constitutes the majority of Earth's water resources.
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What role does water vapor play in the atmosphere?
What role does water vapor play in the atmosphere?
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Which of the following processes is responsible for converting liquid water into vapor?
Which of the following processes is responsible for converting liquid water into vapor?
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Transpiration contributes to water vapor in the atmosphere.
Transpiration contributes to water vapor in the atmosphere.
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Name two storage areas of water in the hydrologic cycle.
Name two storage areas of water in the hydrologic cycle.
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The process of water moving from the ground into the soil is called __________.
The process of water moving from the ground into the soil is called __________.
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What is a potential impact of climate change on the hydrologic cycle?
What is a potential impact of climate change on the hydrologic cycle?
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Match the following water transformation processes with their correct descriptions:
Match the following water transformation processes with their correct descriptions:
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Deforestation can lead to an increase in transpiration rates.
Deforestation can lead to an increase in transpiration rates.
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What effect do human activities like urbanization have on the hydrologic cycle?
What effect do human activities like urbanization have on the hydrologic cycle?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Hydrology and Hydrologic Cycle
- Hydrology is the study of Earth's water, including its occurrence, circulation, distribution, and interaction with the environment.
- Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere.
- Hydro meteorology is the study of water on Earth and in the atmosphere.
Sources of Water
- Atmospheric Water: Includes precipitation like rain, snow, and hail.
- Surface Water: Water on Earth's surface, such as rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans.
- Subsurface Water: Groundwater found below Earth's surface.
Key Statistics - Global Water Composition
- 97.5% of the Earth's water is Saltwater.
- 2.5% is Freshwater.
- 68.7% of freshwater is found as Snow and Ice.
- 30.9% is Groundwater.
- 0.4% is found in Rivers and Lakes.
The Earth's Atmosphere (Part 2)
- The atmosphere is a gaseous layer surrounding Earth, held by gravity.
- Composed mainly of Clean Dry Air (78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, 1% Argon and traces), Water Vapor (0-4%), and impurities (dust, soot).
Role of Water Vapor
- A medium for heat transfer in the atmosphere.
- Most abundant greenhouse gas, crucial for maintaining Earth's energy balance.
Layers of the Atmosphere (Part 3)
- Troposphere (0-10 km): Weather and climate occur in this layer.
- Stratosphere (10-50 km): Contains the ozone layer.
- Mesosphere (50-90 km): Meteors burn up in this layer.
- Thermosphere (90-120 km): Contains auroras and ionosphere.
- Exosphere (>120 km): Transition to outer space.
Hydrologic Cycle (Part 4)
- The hydrologic cycle describes how water moves, is stored, and transforms within Earth's system.
- Includes processes like evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, runoff, and infiltration.
Storage Areas
- Atmosphere (as vapor)
- Soil (as moisture)
- Surface water (lakes, rivers, oceans)
- Plants and animals
- Groundwater (aquifers)
Processes in the Hydrologic Cycle
- Evaporation: Liquid to gas.
- Transpiration: Vapor from plants.
- Condensation: Vapor to liquid (clouds).
- Precipitation: Liquid or solid (rain, snow, hail)
- Runoff: Flow over land to bodies of water
- Infiltration: Water entering the soil.
- Groundwater Flow: Movement of water within rocks and soil.
- Water Transformation in the Cycle: Explains changes between liquid, gas, and solid water forms (e.g., freezing, melting, evaporation).
Global Impacts on the Hydrologic Cycle (Part 5)
- Climate Change: Rising temperatures increase evaporation and disrupt precipitation patterns, increasing extreme weather events (droughts, storms).
- Human Activities: Urbanization increases runoff; deforestation decreases transpiration; pollution impacts water quality.
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of hydrology and the hydrologic cycle, including the various sources of water on Earth. It examines the distribution and composition of water globally, highlighting the differences between saltwater and freshwater. Test your knowledge on the Earth's atmosphere and how it relates to hydrology.
